Deceased
AL
Demographics
16y, male
Date of death
2023-10-18
Finding date
2025-10-07
Cause of death
Multiple chest, abdominal and pelvic injuries from quad bike crash; specifically a pneumothorax with cardiac displacement/compression from high impact crush injury to right hemithorax
AI-generated summary
A 16-year-old male died from massive chest, abdominal and pelvic injuries sustained in a quad bike crash. The quad bike's right rear wheel detached during riding due to incorrect fitting of after-market wheels using wrong-type (tapered rather than flat) nuts. The wheels had been purchased online and fitted by the deceased's father two weeks prior without proper knowledge of required specifications, including a secondary hub needed to secure the rims. The coroner emphasised that only correct nuts must be used for quad bike wheels, appropriate expertise is essential when fitting wheels, and equipment purchased online must be verified as fit for purpose. This case highlights risks of improper vehicle maintenance and the dangers of quad bikes for young riders.
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